How to bid on auditing services for Rancho California Water District

What the District is buying

Rancho California Water District seeks an independent certified public accounting firm for annual audits of its financial statements and accompanying divisional information. The work also includes applicable federal single audit services, reporting for specified District-governed assessment and financing entities, and other authorized accounting and consulting services.

The initial engagement covers three fiscal years, beginning with the year ending June 30, 2027. The District may extend it for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to approval and satisfactory performance.

Key dates and the deadline

The RFP was published October 30, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Proposals are due December 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; plan ahead so you have time to complete the portal steps and confirm your submission.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFP is suited to independent CPA firms authorized to practice public accounting in California. Each firm must designate a California-licensed CPA as engagement partner and show at least five years of relevant government audit experience, including enterprise fund accounting and water or wastewater agency work.

Firms also need qualified personnel and resources to meet the District’s reporting deadlines. The proposal must include at least three recent governmental audit client references and the date and results of the firm’s most recent external peer review.

How to access and submit the RFP

Click “View the original posting” to open RFP 264-2026 on the District’s PlanetBids portal. The listing provides public access to the scope, dates and document list. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download the documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with Rancho California Water District. Review the listing for the full submission instructions and submit through the portal by the due date.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Explain your audit approach, staffing, deliverables and fees, and identify any exceptions. Connect your experience directly to government audits, enterprise funds, and water or wastewater agencies.

Check that the proposal addresses every stated qualification and includes the requested references and peer-review information. Disclose relevant relationships, disciplinary actions, and actual or potential conflicts of interest, and confirm that the firm can maintain independence under applicable professional standards.

Review the solicitation documents carefully, track any addenda through PlanetBids, and leave time to complete the electronic submission before the deadline.